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Sexual Assault Now Has No Statute of Limitations in Minnesota

AUG. 6 2021

In Minnesota, sexual assault is against the law. However, the law previously limited the period of time after the crime was committed in which person could be prosecuted for sexual assault – but a new law now changes all that.

In the past, a Minnesota resident only had nine years from the time of action to file a case in court. One exception: if the victim was a child at the time of the assault, it could be filed

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Kidnapping Isn’t Simply a Crime Against Kids in Minnesota

AUG. 6 2021

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Kidnapping

When people hear the word “kidnap,” they think of children being taken from their parents.

But what many don’t realize is that kidnapping as a crime can be perpetrated against anyone, no matter their age.

A recent case from Bloomington highlights this fact. A woman called 911 for help when she was held against her will by a man against whom she held a no-contact order. She is 42 years old, and the suspect is 37 –

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Can You Run Out the Clock on Murder in Minnesota?

JULY 23 2021

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Murder

Sometimes, those who commit terrible crimes think they’ve gotten away with it – until law enforcement comes knocking on their door years later.

While it is true that some crimes have a statute of limitations under which a person can be charged, for some, the clock never runs out. Murder is one such crime.

A great example of this is a recent case in which a Minnesota man was arrested and charged with an unsolved murder from

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Don’t Let 4th of July Partying Result in MN Disorderly Conduct Charges

JULY 18 2021

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Disorderly Conduct

The 4^th of July is a holiday where people like to get loose and have fun. For many people, that means partaking in alcohol with friends and family.

While it’s certainly not illegal to drink too much over a holiday in Minnesota, there are certain behaviors in public that are against the law. If you participate in them, whether you’re drunk or not, you could get slapped with a disorderly conduct charge.

Here’s what you need

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Did You Know There Are Drug Crimes in MN That Don’t Involve Drugs?

JULY 2 2021

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Drug Crimes | Drug Paraphernalia

Crimes have a way of catching up to you, as one Minnesota woman recently found out.

A woman was arrested in Wisconsin for, among other things, drug paraphernalia charges.

When police arrested her, they also discovered that she was wanted in Minnesota for murder charges related to the death of her 1-year-old daughter.

While not every drug paraphernalia suspect will face murder charges, this case does show one very important thing: even charges for a crime that you

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When Do Minnesota Domestic Violence Charges Get Federal Attention?

JULY 9 2021

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Uncategorized

In Minnesota, deeds defined as acts of domestic violence are unlawful. What many people don’t realize is that it’s not just illegal under state law to commit domestic violence, but federal law as well.

This is why it’s critical if you’re charged with domestic violence to understand how both state and federal laws can apply to your case. Here is what you need to know about domestic violence crimes in Minnesota and when those charges can turn into

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When Is a DWI a Felony in Minnesota?

JUNE 23 2021

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: DWI/DUI | Felonies

Being arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) can be a frightening experience. You may not be sure of what will face you next – and you’re not alone.

More drivers than you may expect are arrested for suspicion of DWI in Minnesota each year, and the system that governs DWIs in Minnesota can be complicated to understand.

Here’s what you need to know about DWIs in the state, plus what factors can turn a DWI misdemeanor into a

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